APL`13 Challenge

Deziyah

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Hello ladies!! It's been awhile since I have been here.. Last I left off I had bc'd and begged to stay in the class!! Lol!! I must say this natural journey has been very difficult... Trying to keep this 4c moisturized has been an uphill battle but I FiGHTIN through! I wanted to do another length check I think I have some growth...
First two are in July
Last three pics are from today

Definitely not making APL by dec or April but happy to see a lil growth.

I have been dc'ing every week and co washing every other day.. I have been trying the loc method and still have dry hair. If any of you ladies have any suggestions please throw them my way!!!
 

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Niknak20

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Hi ladies I've been stalking this page for a min now lol. But I wanted to know if you guys could plz tell me if my hair is APL and if not about how many more inches away from APL is it?



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From June&September 2012



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These are from Sunday sept 2013
 

beautyintheyes

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I have a question my mother said braids are not prrofessional since im looking for a job I live in a white area and most of the jobs I'm looking for are retail salon jobs and what ever will take me lol. Do you guys think so to cause I'm dying for so,e box braids
 

FemmeCreole

Island Gyal
I have a question my mother said braids are not prrofessional since im looking for a job I live in a white area and most of the jobs I'm looking for are retail salon jobs and what ever will take me lol. Do you guys think so to cause I'm dying for so,e box braids

Not sure what your mom is saying. I've worked in corporate and conservative settings for the last um.... 12 years and I've worn braids...never had an issue. Usually at work I'd wear it pulled back or like the pic above. I wear it neat and away from my face.

Unkempt hair is unprofessional....that's all.
 

ojemba

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Hi ladies,

I've kinda bounced to the BSL challenge but I don't think I'll make it by Dec. for now I'm aiming for BSB. This is a early LC before my 2 year post relaxer which is sept 15.



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yaya24

♥Naija°Texan • Realtor • SPX Options #RichAunty●♡•
Niknak20

Congrats on your progress!!

You look APL to me (stretch a piece and see if it hits your underarms).. it looks like it should! You should be in the BSL challenge.

Beautiful hair!
 

TraciChanel

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Hi ladies I've been stalking this page for a min now lol. But I wanted to know if you guys could plz tell me if my hair is APL and if not about how many more inches away from APL is it?

From June&September 2012

These are from Sunday sept 2013

Niknak20 Gorgeous hair! Girl...what's your regi? That's some great growth.
 
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Niknak20

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Niknak20

Congrats on your progress!!

You look APL to me (stretch a piece and see if it hits your underarms).. it looks like it should! You should be in the BSL challenge.

Beautiful hair!

Awww thank you so much. Took your suggestion and it actually does hit my underarm ;) I think I'll join the BSL 2013 challenge but officially join in for the 2014 challenge, don't think I'll make it before than. Thx again.
 
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Niknak20

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Niknak20 Gorgeous hair! Girl...what's your regi? That's some great growth.

Aww thank you so much!! Sunday (prepoo&detangle w/Tresemme Naturals Conditioner and oil mix) Cowash w/Tresemme naturals conditioner (occasionally I'll shampoo my hair w/kinky curly come clean) Two strand twist my hair w/water(over the last few months I've mostly only used water) and/or my oil mix, or Jane Carter's Shea butter, or w/Tresseme naturals conditioner and my oil mix. (Lol I use Tresseme a lot. And I was in a no heat challenge and didn't use heat for a whole year. I still have a lot to learn tho. What's your regimen?
 

TraciChanel

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Aww thank you so much!! Sunday (prepoo&detangle w/Tresemme Naturals Conditioner and oil mix) Cowash w/Tresemme naturals conditioner (occasionally I'll shampoo my hair w/kinky curly come clean) Two strand twist my hair w/water(over the last few months I've mostly only used water) and/or my oil mix, or Jane Carter's Shea butter, or w/Tresseme naturals conditioner and my oil mix. (Lol I use Tresseme a lot. And I was in a no heat challenge and didn't use heat for a whole year. I still have a lot to learn tho. What's your regimen?

Niknak20, My summer regi is to cowash 5-6 days a week, DC 2-3x/week with QH cholesterol, fenugreek weekly and wet bun daily.

I'm not in this challenge, just watching from the sidelines and cheering you ladies on!
 

snoop

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Hi! I'm joining late and probably won't make it to APL until next year, but this seems like a fun group. :grin:

1. Current hair length
Around SL

2. Relaxed/Natura/Texlaxed/Transitioning
Natural 4a/4b

3. Goal Month
February 2014

4. Current Reggie and styling choices

Once a week:
Wash: Terressentals LCL; Mud Puddle Hair Wash
Condition: Giovanni 50:50

Daily:
Water only spritz
Moisturize with homemade cream
Emu oil for edges

Style:
Go-to protective style is mini twists.


5. What do you plan on changing (if anything) to make it to APL?

Adding a regular pre-poo/DC to weekly washing routine for the winter: Mayo with whatever oils are on hand. I also want to try Giovanni Direct Leave-in


6. Post a beginning picture

(Pardon the hair. I'm trying to learn how to do flat twists.)
 

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pearlific1

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Welcome snoop!!!!

A few of us are in an unofficial subgroup named "APL by April (2014)" :lol: You should def join us :yep:

I think you could make it with us...then we're on to the BSL challenge! :yep:
 

BEAUTYU2U

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Welcome snoop!!!!

A few of us are in an unofficial subgroup named "APL by April (2014)" :lol: You should def join us :yep:

I think you could make it with us...then we're on to the BSL challenge! :yep:

Lmao @ unofficial. We can keep this thread going through April if y'all prefer. Unless you want to do a separate challenge.
 

IslandMummy

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I'm strong arming urrmmmm gentle nudging my baby sissy to go natural. We did her twists yesterday and she's not allowed to get a relaxer for the next 15 months.

She's never had hair past ear length because she has horrendous hair practices so I'm pulling the big sister knows best card :) she will unofficially be in this challenge with me
 

BEAUTYU2U

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I'm strong arming urrmmmm gentle nudging my baby sissy to go natural. We did her twists yesterday and she's not allowed to get a relaxer for the next 15 months.

She's never had hair past ear length because she has horrendous hair practices so I'm pulling the big sister knows best card :) she will unofficially be in this challenge with me

Welcome, Baby Sis! :grin:

We had to gently nudge my younger cousin after Wave Nouveau and micros. Bad combo. Took out her hair but it's growing back great now. Even found a lady who specializes in natural hair in the area. So if she ever does relax again, she'll have better haircare practices in general :yep:
 

yaya24

♥Naija°Texan • Realtor • SPX Options #RichAunty●♡•
I met a lady today at lunch (one of my old coworker's friends) that said that she "bumps" her hair every night with a flat iron before wrapping it and tying it down with a satin scarf.

I wanted to school sooooooo bad her healthy hair practices...but she did not ask for advice...and did not seem concerned with the health of her hair.

She was swanging all 4.5 inches of her damaged hair. She just knew her hair was fabulous hunny.
 

apple_natural

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i keep trying to post, but i'm having problems posting. i forgot what i wanted to say...

anyway... winter regimen..

i'm wondering if i would be able to stand wigs. i want to try them again. i didn't like straight ones and i didn't like super big curly ones (only because they weren't practical for me everyday), but I'm thinking of trying deep wave ones in my natural 1b hair color. I'm considering doing this because I would be able to dc twice a week, which I want to do.

I don't have a staple dc and have never found one that i really enjoyed.. granted, i probably have super dry hair and should keep using one twice a week for at least 3 weeks before I really assess, but I am not in love with any particular one just yet.

eta: I forget I bought Joico K-pak a couple of weeks ago and I have Suave conditioners under my cabinet.. Almond and Shea as well as Humectant. I will put this with olive and some other oils that I have to make these dc. I'm going to use all these up before getting any more :)
 
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pearlific1

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I met a lady today at lunch (one of my old coworker's friends) that said that she "bumps" her hair every night with a flat iron before wrapping it and tying it down with a satin scarf.

I wanted to school sooooooo bad her healthy hair practices...but she did not ask for advice...and did not seem concerned with the health of her hair.

She was swanging all 4.5 inches of her damaged hair. She just knew her hair was fabulous hunny.

:lol: at 4.5 inches of hair!!
 

apple_natural

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you know... im thinking i could finally start a bunning challenge. i think i may do that this winter. dc and buns this winter? is that a good idea? i live in tx by the way
 

BEAUTYU2U

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I sho wish I could bun. My hair is naturally frizzy so it won't look neat plus it'll get matted.

You so lucky! :lol: I totally think you should do it. A lot of ladies get great growth with bunning :yep:
 

apple_natural

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i have frizzy hair too. I like the flyaway look on me, though. i have to. my hair never stays in place. the problem with the bun idea is...

1. i get super tired of having my hair up. i'm thinking of supplementing the hair i have with like marley hair pinned in or something. genius if it works.

i like to follow the girl who does 30 braids in 30 days.. she has this 30 buns in 30 days too. i will make versions of these. i love these ideas.

http://www.hairromance.com/2013/07/the-30-buns-in-30-days-hairstyle-ebook-is-here.html

http://www.hairromance.com/30-hairstyles-in-30-days

http://www.hairromance.com/30-braids-30-days

i think i'll be able to stand it up if i made it fuller with extensions and! if i changed the bun at least twice a week, which is how often i planned on DC and bunning

i think this will work actually

2. i'm lazy. i'll have to figure out how to stretch it before I bun it. which means i'll have to dc before night time. do something to stretch and dry it over night, then, bun it in the morning?... we hope i get up in enough time for all of that. i think i should be able to work out a rhythm.

because of my schedule, i'll have to do this on saturday night and tuesday night. at least this way i will have two different hair styles in the work week, which i can handle i think.
 
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BEAUTYU2U

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I've done the Marley braid thing. People could not believe it wasn't real :lol: I love it for club nights where braidouts/twistouts get sweated out.
 

apple_natural

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thank you! now i feel like it should work :) lol anything club proof should last at work lol

so. i guess i have a mini challenge for myself. may as well start tomorrow when i need to wash anyway.... idk how long i'll be able to stand this, but i hope to stick to it at least until the end of the year, if not until march (with like 2 passes and if i get a wig, i can interrupt the bun thing, but no box braids or kinky twists this winter) i hope to be apl by april. we'll see.
 

brittle_hair

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I relaxed today at 10 weeks post, still not APL but I'm about an inch away, will hopefully be there by the end of the year.
 

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